Altituss
Dosage form: liquid
Ingredients: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15mg in 7.5mL, GUAIFENESIN 150mg in 7.5mL
Labeler: Alternative Pharmacal Corporation
NDC code: 53163-113
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 5, 2025.
Active Ingredients (in each 7.5 mL) Purpose
Dextromethorphan HBr.............. 15 mg ........ Cough suppressant
Glyceryl Guaiacolate .................. 150 mg ...... Expectorant
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Uses
Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes. Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold.
Warnings
DO NOT USE
If you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if you are taking a prescription drug that contains MAOI; ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have:
Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
When using this product do not use more than directed.
Stop use and ask a doctor before use if: cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health profession before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period.
Adults and children 12 years of age and over | 10 ml (2tsp) every 4 hours |
Children 6 years to under 12 years of age | 5 ml (1tsp) every 4 hours |
Children 2 years to under 6 years of age | 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) every 4 hours |
Children under 2 years | Consult a doctor |
Inactiveingredients
Citric acid, flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, and sucralose
Questions or comments? 1-786-507-1566
ALTITUSS
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Labeler - Alternative Pharmacal Corporation (078528214) |
Further information
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